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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,665.80, 35,486.28 and 7,023.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,665.80, 35,486.28 and 7,023.54 is: 10,531.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,665.80 : 35,486.28 = 7,023.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,665.80/35,486.28 = 7,023.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,665.80x = 35,486.28 × 7,023.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,665.80x = 249,239,307.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,239,307.03/23,665.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,531.62

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